Open To Work
Wendy Marie Kil
Gullett Elementary School – Manatee County School District
Bradenton,FL
Work Preference
Desired Job Title
4th Grade Teacher4th Grade Teacher4th Grade Teacher2nd Grade Teacher3rd Grade Teacher
Work Type
Full TimePart Time
Location Preference
Hybrid
Location:
Bradenton, FLLakewood Ranch, FL
Open to relocation:
Yes
6
Certification
20
Years of experience
Dedicated to inspiring and motivating students to become lifelong learners through rigorous, research-based instruction that integrates technology and fosters academic success.
Work History
4th Grade Teacher
1 Year 7 Months- Facilitated data-driven decision-making, leading to significant student growth in literacy and math from PMI to PM3 using SAVVAS and Benchmark Literacy Curriculums.
- Tutored Tier 2 & 3 math and literacy students before and after school, which resulted in significant growth gains on students’ FAST Tests.
- Received “Highly Effective” ratings in all areas of The Danielson Model from my principal and assistant principal on both my fall & spring professional teaching evaluations all 5 years at BRE.
- Cooperatively worked with my teammates weekly to develop, share, and discuss all data driven decisions and resources that promote student growth.
- Developed formative and summative assessments for my team to help improve & monitor student progress so that they could achieve their individual academic goals.
- Maintained regular communication with all 23 parents using daily Class Dojo updates, phone conference calls, and follow-up emails to provide updates on their child’s individual progress.
- Incorporated Problem Based Learning methods, organizing an Innovative Expo where students created businesses, designed products, calculated profits, and marketed their creations using CANVA, raising over $4,000 for John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
- Collaborated with peers on PBL initiatives to support school’s innovative goals. in my grade level, which focused our school’s vision to be the “School of Innovation”.
4th Grade Teacher
5 Years- Facilitated data-driven decisions resulting in significant student growth in literacy and math from PMI to PM3 during 2020-2025.
- District trained on SIPPS Reading Intervention and incorporated the program into my Tier 3 Remediation group during their remediation time.
- Team Leader of my 4th Grade Team, which involved attending bi-weekly meetings, organizing and coordinating weekly meetings with my 4th grade team, and communicating back to my school leadership with any feedback.
- Tutored Tier 2 & 3 math and literacy students before and after school, which resulted in significant growth gains on students’ FAST Tests.
- Received “Highly Effective” ratings in all areas of The Danielson Model from my principal and assistant principal on both my fall & spring professional teaching evaluations all 5 years at BRE.
- PBL Committee Representative in my grade level, which focused our school’s vision to be the “School of Innovation”.
- Incorporated Problem Based Learning methods and organized an Innovative Expo, enabling students to create businesses and raise over $4,000 for John’s Hopkins All Children’s Hospital.
- Cooperatively worked with my teammates weekly to develop, share, and discuss all data driven decisions and resources that promote student growth.
- Developed formative and summative assessments to monitor student progress and support achievement of individual academic goals.
- Consistently communicated with all 23 parents, including daily updates through Class Dojo and follow-up emails to keep parents informed about their child’s individual progress.
- 4th Grade Teacher (18 years of 4th grade experience overall)
4th Grade Teacher
7 Years- Achieved 80-100% academic growth of my entire class during the 2011-2014 school years NWEA MAP Data (30+ students)
- Received “Highly Effective” rating in all 4 domains from both the principal & assistant principal evaluations in fall & spring in all four Danielson Model Domains
- Served as Grade Level Representative for 4th grade teaching team, facilitating communication and collaboration among educators
- Contributed to the PBIS - Problem Solving Committee, generating strategies for improved behavioral and academic outcomes.
- Implemented research-based, Lucy Calkins reading curriculum, into daily literacy instruction
- Incorporated Common Core based Eureka Math Curriculum daily
- Integrated technology into each lesson using our classroom SmartBoard and ChromeBooks daily
- Implemented Responsive Classroom techniques into daily teaching, including morning meetings and student involvement in decision-making.
- Used summative assessment data to determine what skills students might need to improve
- Served as grade level representative for 4th grade teaching team
- Served in leadership roles for Multicultural, Math, and Science Committees to foster collaborative initiatives
2nd Grade Teacher
1 Year- Implemented data-driven instruction to meet the individual needs of each student using leveled guided math and reading groups daily
- Developed Academic Problem-Solving Committee to promote effective strategies for behavioral and academic success
- Participated in PBIS initiative to enhance school-wide behavioral strategies - Problem Solving Committee which helps generate better ways to promote both behavioral and academic success
- Collaborated daily with ESL instructor to support ESL students in adapting to their new environment
- Worked with the ESL instructor on a daily basis to help our ESL students feel more at ease in their new surroundings
- Supported school functions by volunteering for events like PTO and Mix-It-Up Day functions such as PTO, Mix-It-Up Day, and Patrolled parent drop-off / pick-up areas
3rd Grade Teacher
1 Year- Achieved 100 % ISAT State Test growth in the areas of Math, Literacy, & Science
- Worked with ESL instructor and administered ACCESS testing for ESL students
- Participated in PBIS - Problem Solving Committee to generate better ways to promote both behavioral and academic success
- Served as grade level representative, facilitating communication among educators.
- Applied data-driven instruction utilizing MAP Data, AIMS Web, Fountas & Pinnell Benchmarks, and running record assessments to inform daily instructional practices
Education
Masters Degree- Masters of Science - Teaching and Learning
ESOL Endorsement & Reading Endorsement (2024)
BA - Elementary Education
- Minor in Psychology
- Endorsements: K-6 Elementary Teaching
- Middle School Endorsement- Social Science, Language Arts, Reading, ESOL
Skills
Parent communication
Student engagement
Team collaboration
Curriculum design
Data analysis
Parent-teacher communication
Project-based learning
Teaching mathematics
Growth mindset
Collaborative learning
Certification
- State of Florida, Elementary Education (K-6)
- State of Florida, Reading Endorsement
- State of Florida, English (Grades 5-9)
- State of Florida, Social Science (Grades 5-9)
- State of Florida, ESOL Endorsement
- State of Florida, Gifted Endorsement
Timeline
4th Grade Teacher
Gullett Elementary School – Manatee County School District
01.2025 - CurrentRead More
4th Grade Teacher
Braden River Elementary School – Manatee County School District
01.2020 - 01.2025Read More
4th Grade Teacher
Jonas Salk Elementary School, Bolingbrook, IL VVSD #365
01.2010 - 01.2017Read More
2nd Grade Teacher
Hermansen Elementary School, Romeoville, IL VVSD #365
01.2009 - 01.2010Read More
3rd Grade Teacher
BJ Ward Elementary School, Bolingbrook, IL VVSD #365
01.2008 - 01.2009Read More
North Central College
BA from Elementary Education
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University of Saint Francis
Masters Degree- Masters of Science from Teaching and Learning
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